[THREAD CLOSED - SEE PART 2] Anything & Everything New York

dmg24

markymoo wrote: »

i was just putting in random dates, and that is what it came up as...

$215 seems expensive for it. is that for a one bed room / loft room??

M

Both showing up as the same price - no availability for anything on their own website!

Am still following BetterBidding for an even better deal (the rate for the DT is cancellable) ... x

mikeouk

anyone used either of these shared transfer services to manhatten? super shuttle have some bad reviews, just wondered if anyone here has had experiance of either

M4RKM

Firstly, it is Manhattan.

Secondly, There is a dedicated thread to all things New York, right at the top of this forum. Have a search through that one, ready my guide (link on page one of said thread), to getting into and around Manhattan, and I'm sure you'll find plenty of ways to get to where you want.

Thirdly, There is nothing Super about SuperShuttle

mikeouk

markymoo wrote: »

Firstly, it is Manhattan.

Secondly, There is a dedicated thread to all things New York, right at the top of this forum. Have a search through that one, ready my guide (link on page one of said thread), to getting into and around Manhattan, and I'm sure you'll find plenty of ways to get to where you want.

Thirdly, There is nothing Super about SuperShuttle

thanks for that, its helped me well.
firstly, does it realy matter that i spelt manhatten with an "a" i left school 25 years ago

secondly, ive searched the newyork thread and cant find what im looking for

thirdly, i was asking specificly about the companies ,they also operate from other airports, so wanted to know if anyone else has used them, not just from jfk.

M4RKM

mikeouk wrote: »

thanks for that, its helped me well.
firstly, does it realy matter that i spelt manhatten with an "a" i left school 25 years ago

secondly, ive searched the newyork thread and cant find what im looking for

thirdly, i was asking specificly about the companies ,they also operate from other airports, so wanted to know if anyone else has used them, not just from jfk.

and this is why no one gives a !!!! about spelling these days..

and also this is in the guide to getting into and around manhattan and gives quite a bit of information on different car services. If you're looking for something specific, like reviews, maybe try a review site!

axi and Public transport aren't the only way of getting into Manhattan. Consider a Car Service, as these can be cheaper than a taxi, or even a Shuttle if you're on a budget, but have luggage to transport into NYC

Car Service - A Car Service is slightly cheaper, and there are plenty of choices. You prebook the service, and you can pay for them to meet you actually in the airport, however, the best way is to book them, and they meet you just outside the terminal in their car. You pay a flat fee, (plus tip), and you get a standard Lincoln Towncar to whisk you into Manhattan.


A Lincoln Town Car

Once you've cleared customs, you have your bag, you call the Car Service, and let them know you are waiting. Waiting is normally around 10 minutes, and the car will pick you up. When you call, you get told what car, and what number. Remember this number, as the driver will wave it out of his window, and you signal to him that it is you. He will check, so don't just randomly wave a car service down.
I've used car services in the past, and found them very reliable. Carmel (+1-212-666-6666) and TelAviv (+1-212-777-7777) are the two I've used, and found them very good. Tolls and Tips are NOT included

Average Costs of Car Service
To Manhattan from JFK
Between 5am - 8pm = $40
Between 8pm - 5am = $45

To Manhattan from EWR
Between 5am - 8pm = $43
Between 8pm - 5am = $50

To Manhattan from LGA
Between 5am - 8pm = $28
Between 8pm - 5am = $35


Shuttle - This will save you a bit of cash, more so if you are a party of 1 or 2. Shuttles charge for first passenger at one rate, and a reduced rate per passenger after that, within your party. SuperShuttle (https://www.supershuttle.com 212-258-3826) is probably the best known shuttle service, and will take you from any of the airports to your hotel. Bear in mind, with a shuttle you will be sharing with other people, so it is murphy's law you'll be the last to drop off!!! They do require 24 hours notice, so book before you leave the UK.

rowan_3

Advice wanted:

I was looking on that website Craigs List at booking a private vacation apartment in NY instead of a hotel/apartment.

Has anyone booked an apartment or similar through this, how did they get on etc?

M4RKM

be very very careful... a lot of these vacation rentals, are actually illegal sublets... some don't even exist... there is a lot of information on tripadvisor forums....

M

RJBCITY

Hi as my title suggests I have 30 hrs in NYC from this Sat to Sun and am looking for some advice on how to get a good taste of NYC as this is my first visit.

I'm staying at the holiday inn in Tribeca area as this are was recommended by friends. I'm not looking to kill myself dashing around but get a flavour for a future visit.

All ideas welcome

curlylox

rowan wrote: »

Advice wanted:

I was looking on that website Craigs List at booking a private vacation apartment in NY instead of a hotel/apartment.

Has anyone booked an apartment or similar through this, how did they get on etc?

My son was thinking of booking via this list as well as he is staying for a month. can anyone suggest a reliable legal place to rent an apartment?

Thanks a lot.

LouBlue

Great thread, haven't read it all yet, but am making notes of a lot of tips on here.

Me and OH want to go to NY in June for 3 days. I went there in 2001 and OH has never been, so can't wait to take him to my fave place.

I have £1000 Virgin Vouchers so that is what we have. Virgin flights and Virgin Hotels. Any recommendations as to hotels in a good location for that budget, we may be able to scrape a bit more together as would like to stay in a fairly decent central hotel, if poss.

I see in this thread that its best to avoid staying near Times Square as too touristy?

Also, want to see a Broadway show, shall I book it online now or wait til I get there?

Last time I went, me and sis stayed in here

http://www.theroosevelthotel.com/

Was a good location though it was Feb and flipping freezing which is why I want to go back in June.

Oooh, we quite fancy staying in Greenwich Village, I loved it there. The only hotel Virgin do is the Washington Square Hotel, it looks nice. Do you recommend staying there?

Many thanks, sorry for rambling, just getting excited, we would like to book it in a few days.